Born on this day in 1887 composer Sigmund Romberg. 

Born on this day in 1893 composer Aarre Merikanto.

Born on this day in 1899 bass Ludwig Weber.

Born on this day in 1919 conductor Charles Farncombe.

Born on this day in 1929 composer Avet Ruben Terteryan.

Happy 82nd birthday tenor and conductor Peter Schreier.

Happy 75th birthday baritone Bernd Weikl.

Happy 60th birthday soprano Alessandra Marc.

Happy 53rd birthday mezzo-soprano Olga Borodina.